In case nobody noticed, the original post is from back in April. But since the threads still kickin'

I've got a Mossberg 500, but I think if the situation ever arose that I needed to draw against an intruder, I'd go for my XD45. My hallways are narrow... lots of door openings... I think it would be harder to manuver with the shotty vs a handgun??

It would probably be a better idea for everyone involved that you figure out another method of home security. You obviously have a problem using a firearm for self-defense, and even more obvious that you do not have the proper mindset, nor the training to own a firearm for self-defense. Guns aren't a "magic wand" just racking the slide of your shotgun will not stop a serious determined attacker from doing his business. Warning shots, especially one's fired when you haven't even seen an intruder, are just reckless. Life and death is not a game, nor anything to be taken lightly. If he is in your house YOU ARE IN DANGER, whether he deserves to die for breaking in or not is irrelevant, and HE should have thought of the consequences PRIOR to breaking in. The moment he passed your threshold uninvited, he forfeits all right to life.

if some guy brakes into MY home, and wants to do ANY harm to ANY of my family, he will end up with 1 of 2 things a big hole in his chest, or missing a LARGE section of his head. this curtesy of my "little big gun"

You are not justified in killing someone just because they are in your house. You must reasonably believe that you are in danger of death or serious physical injury to yourself or another person. If you have to shoot, aim for center of mass and keep firing until the person is no longer a threat.

You are not justified in killing someone just because they are in your house. You must reasonably believe that you are in danger of death or serious physical injury to yourself or another person. If you have to shoot, aim for center of mass and keep firing until the person is no longer a threat.

This varies state-to-state of course. In states with the castle doctrine, you can basically shoot anyone who you feel is threatening you in your home, on your property, in your vehicle, or in your workplace.

As I said shot to kill never wound!!!!!!!!!!
If they cant walk and talk .....
They or there family can't touch you.
My Life was in danger they where in my home and now they are dead end of story. Floridas Law and I will use it to the fullest.

ScotZ...its 12". It is a registered Short Barreled Shotgun. mg2000, that is the one. If you ever wanted to take it hunting or int he field, it should come with a plug in the tube to limit the capacity.

As has already been pointed out, it is perfectly legal if the individual has gone through the process of completing the proper NFA (National Firearms Act) paperwork, and paying the appropriate tax to the BATFE.

As I said shot to kill never wound!!!!!!!!!!
If they cant walk and talk .....
They or there family can't touch you.
My Life was in danger they where in my home and now they are dead end of story. Floridas Law and I will use it to the fullest.